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The disease mainly affects cows in the very early postpartum period, with older and high-yielding cows at greater risk

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the latest reaction to Government's land use announcement, which the TFA claims could see agricultural land drop by 10%; 13 dairy producers in the South West have been handed their 12 months' notice by Saputo Dairy UK, and the Welsh Labour MP who is standing up for farmers over family farm tax row. She also looks ahead to next week with NFU Scotland's annual conference, Dairy-Tech and YAMS machinery show all taking place

The dairy said it was a ‘a necessary thing to do for the business as we seek to ensure our milk pool is fit for the future’

Since Arla's announcement that 30 farms would trial the feed additive to reduce emissions, farm businesses have faced questions from consumers

There has been a 23.7% decrease in Scottish milking herds over the last decade, according to the Scottish Dairy Cattle Association

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the Chancellor's remarks that the Fiscal Rules set out in the Autumn Budget are 'non-negotiable and will be met', NFU Council members have voted in favour of staging a further protest in the capital on February 25, as part of a drive to halt the family farm tax, and NFU Cymru has called on Natural Resources Wales to reverse its decision to stop issuing new permits that allow farmers to dispose of waste sheep dip to land.

The Countryside Alliance said local authorities needed to 'back off' telling people what to eat

Oh what a three months it's been; Inheritance Tax, BPS slashing, capital grants ‘paused', the removal of commercial vehicle status on double cab pick ups and let's not forget the Bovaer foray

The West family combine teamwork and a passion for excellence to create a thriving dairy enterprise

Making the most of their location by installing vending machines selling milkshakes, ice cream and coffee, has enabled a dairy farming family to generate additional income streams